Valiant by Holly Black

256 pages first pub 2002 (editions)

fiction fantasy young adult adventurous mysterious slow-paced

Description

Winner of the Andre Norton AwardReturn to New York Times bestselling author Holly Black's enthralling realm of faerie in the second Modern Faerie Tales novel, where danger and magic come hand-in-hand in the dark underground of New York City.When s...

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Moods

adventurous 76%
dark 76%
mysterious 52%
tense 38%
emotional 26%
challenging 14%
sad 11%
funny 5%
hopeful 3%
reflective 2%
lighthearted 1%

Pace

medium 54%
fast 25%
slow 20%

Plot- or character-driven?

A mix: 53% | Character: 28% | Plot: 16%

Strong character development?

Yes: 60% | It's complicated: 20% | No: 18%

Loveable characters?

Yes: 40% | It's complicated: 35% | No: 24%

Diverse cast of characters?

Yes: 58% | No: 23% | It's complicated: 17% | N/A: 1%

Flaws of characters a main focus?

Yes: 71% | No: 14% | It's complicated: 12% | N/A: 2%

Average rating

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